Morgan Carter

Much like pizza, New York City bagels are the subject of yearslong debate, competition and consideration. Is it something in our water that makes them so special? Is it the accoutrements? And the age old question: yes or no to ketchup on a BEC? We’re gonna go with "maybe" and "whatever you wish, as long as you’re ordering from the very best bagel destinations in NYC." Here are our favorite spots in the city. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC Updated November 2025: We removed Absolute Bagels as it closed late last year. We also removed Sadelle's. 

The holidays seem to start earlier and fly by faster every year. One way to extend all that cheer and good will is to pack these fleeting weeks with all manner of topical activities. In addition to the classics like tree-peeping and light-looking, New York City has plenty of on-the-reindeer’s-nose holiday pop-up bars to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season—with spirits—throughout the most wonderful time of the year. So gather your loved ones and go on a little Christmas crawl this year, why don't you? RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to Christmas in New York Updated November 13, 2025: No, we haven't passed the threshold of Thanksgiving yet. But with such frightful weather outside, it seems we've zoomed ahead to the holidays. But as someone who smashes play on Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" all season long, I am here for some cheer, dammit. If you, too, want to get into the holiday spirit early, several bars and restaurants across the city have already put up the tree and strung up the lights, ready to usher in a bit of good tidings and good boozing. In the process of updating our best holiday bars list, we've removed spots that aren't coming back this year (RIP Leyenda). We've also updated opening dates and holiday hours so you can book your annual appointment to drink out of a Christmas ornament, early. 

New York City has an abundance of excellent Italian restaurants, and we still can’t get enough. Our red sauce staples, fancy white tablecloth throwbacks, buzzy newcomers and slick high-concept ventures make it so that we can sample myriad regions’ cuisine almost every night of the week and never run out of options. You can but don’t need to go to Little Italy for the best!  These are only the best to get you started and keep you coming back. (Psst…if you want a taste of Italian pies, check out our list of pizza parlors and slice shops.) RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC Updated November 2025: Warming up to a bowl of pasta sounds just right as we ease into the winter season. After refamiliarizing ourselves with storied red-sauce institutions for newcomers who may just stand the test of time, we added three restaurants to the list: the Roman-born import, Roscioli, Andrew Tarlow's year-old Nomad restaurant, Borgo and Silvia Barban's casual Italian eatery, Briscola Trattoria. We removed Denino's, Il Buco, Pasquale Jones and Vesta Trattoria & Wine Bar.  For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out how we review at Time Out.

As the nights draw in and the chill sets through the air, there’s no denying it: spooky season has officially arrived. The pumpkins are carved, the costume’s nailed and now there’s just one thing left to summon… a Halloween playlist wicked enough to get even the undead on their feet. Sure, the classic Halloween songs still reign supreme – we’re talking ‘Thriller’, ‘Ghostbusters’ and all the usual heavy-hitters. But lately, a new wave of pop phantoms has emerged to soundtrack your October nights. From Olivia Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriend bleeding her dry, to the enchanting spellwork of Lady Gaga a.k.a Mother Monster herself, with a detour through the slick, otherworldly beats of K-Pop’s most stylish demons – Halloween playlists have, quite literally, come back to life. Our favourite Halloween playlist songs for 2025 at a glance: Most iconic Halloween track: ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson Best new Halloween anthem: ‘Abracadabra’ by Lady Gaga Most dramatic Halloween song: ‘There Will Be Blood’ by Kim Petras Best Halloween anthem with a K-Pop twist: ‘Your Idol’ by Saja Boys Best Halloween track to dance to: ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers RECOMMENDED: 👻 The best Halloween movies of all time 🎤 The best karaoke songs 🎵 The best songs of 2025 so far 🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far

NYC really is the city that never sleeps—even on Thanksgiving. (So much for all that turkey tryptophan we’ve been hearing about!) If you plan on taking in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or making your way through all the best things to do in NYC on Thanksgiving, you're also likely to work up an appetite. Luckily, some of NYC’s very best restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day, allowing both tourists and locals to score a coveted table. Most of the menus offer something at least turkey-ish, although this might be the time to start a new tradition (crispy duck, anyone?). Remember, make your reservation now since spots at these favorites fill up fast. And if we can offer one last piece of advice: make sure to leave room for pie. Updated November 17, 2025: With the coming and going of Halloween, we can now say we are officially in the holiday season. To give you a head start on planning your Thanksgiving dinner in NYC, we've added a number of new restaurants to book, which you should secure before these tables get snapped up. With just a week out left to plan, we recently added Cha Cha Tang and Kokomo to the list, both good options if you are looking to celebrate Friendsgiving at home or out on the town.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Thanksgiving in NYC

Dining out in New York City can be a labor of love. There are thousands of new and old restaurants to choose from, making reservations can seem like a sport or a game of chance and most of us want and need to spend our eating and drinking money wisely. That’s why Time Out New York spends days and nights haunting the city to highlight the very best in hospitality right now, and gently divert from the less-best. Peruse on through to choose your next favorite destination, and play along to see which newcomers will become 2025’s top options.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and neighborhood favorite might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 42 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we’ve been to and want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  Best NYC restaurants at a glance: For classic Italian: Roscioli - Part-delicatessen, part-Italian restaurant that pleases with a solid line up of pastas, charcuterie boards and a whole lot of wine (SoHo) For a worth-it clubstaurant: Crane Club - Aged steaks and theatrical ambiance from chef Melissa Rodriguez (Chelsea) For trendy pizza: Mama's Too - A New York slice shop that dabbles in triangle and square slices (Upper East Side and West Village) For upscale Korean: Kochi – A tasting-menu destination known for refined flavors and inventive plating (Hell's Kitchen) For exciting Mexican: Oxomoco – A fun, wood-fired Mexican spot with creative tacos and standout frozen cocktails (Greenpoint) November 2025: We started this fall the best way we know how: by loading up on carbs. Much like a bear prepping for hibernation (you know,

Every drink seems ideal when you're at the perfect bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, rooftops send you soaring toward the clouds and cocktail destinations shake and stir myriad ingredients into ideally calibrated glassware—leaps above what you try to craft at home. The options are unending, the ice is nicer and you aren’t just drinking, you’re at the spot.  Whether you're dabbling in low-ABV libations, making your way through dedicated martini menus or collecting passwords for pseudo speakeasies, there is an ideal location for every taste, tolerance and occasion. Find them among the 50 best bars in NYC right now. Best NYC bars at a glance: For a taste of old New York - The Dead Rabbit - One of New York's best cocktail bars continues to serve up the smoothest pours of Guinness and one of the best Irish Coffees, period. (Financial District) For a boozin' and a bite: Bar Snack - Excellently fun cocktails with snacks like pickled dusted cheese curds and spice bags (Chelsea) For a late-night croon and swoon: Saint Tuesday - A well-hidden bar found several flights underneath the Walker Hotel Tribeca (Tribeca) For Korean snacks, sips n' such: Sunn's – Sunny Lee's banchan-based bar is a welcome find in Chinatown for natty wines and close quarters. (Chinatown) For tiki anytime of year: Sunken Harbor Club - The speakeasy above Gage & Tollner didn't stay secret for long. And how could it? Their range of tiki cocktails make for some seriously boozy nights. (Downtown Brooklyn) Updated

Is there a better meal than a burger between two buns? Whether it’s fast food, chuck that's smashed flat and griddled hot or a high-end take that costs nearly as much as a steak, New York has some of the best cheeseburgers and hamburgers on the planet. In a city known for its sandwiches—like the chopped cheese, bacon egg and cheese, bagels piled high with cream cheese and lox and even (controversially) hot dogs—the hamburger sandwich remains one of the greatest. Order yours smothered with special sauce, gooey with cheddar or American cheese, piled with crispy lettuce or smashed with quick-fried onions. Add a pile of crispy, salty french fries, pair it with an ice-cold martini or a bubbly bottle of champagne and enjoy one of the very best meals in NYC. RECOMMENDED: The best veggie burgers in NYC  Updated October, 27 2025: After months spent eating various combinations of beef and buns, we have a newly updated list on hand (and likely, a higher cholesterol number). The newly minted Deux Luxe easily gained a spot on our list for its simple presentation of Wagyu burgers, as did Sip & Guzzel's tavern burger, also made with A5 Wagyu. Crane Club’s exclusive, bar-only dry-aged burger was also added to the list. The smashing good time inside a Manhattan gas station, Smacking Burger was also added to a list, as was the tried and true, cash-only burger found at J.G. Melon. We removed Brooklyn Ice House, Emily, Fairfax, Gus's Chop House, Two8Two Bar and Burger and Union Square Cafe. 

Williamsburg has long been one of New York’s best dining destinations, home to everything from award-winning pizzerias and iconic steakhouses to new restaurants that draw food lovers from all over the world. You’ll find some of the most well-known chefs at work here, plus plenty of low-key spots designed to hit the spot for cheap eats, date-night cocktails and stunning waterfront views. The neighborhood’s mix of cutting-edge creativity and old-school comfort makes it easy to find the right vibe for any mood, whether that’s a quick stop at a late-night diner or dessert at one of the city’s best bakeries. Wherever you find yourself, you’ll find something amazing—this is the neighborhood that sets the pace for what New Yorkers want to eat right now. Updated October 27, 2025: Fall brings a wave of new energy to Williamsburg’s dining scene, with several high-profile openings joining the mix. The latest arrivals lean cozy and convivial, trading summer’s outdoor spritzes for candlelight, cocktails and comforting plates. Whether you’re waiting in line for the nearly impossible to get into I Cavallini or toasting to the start of winter with a frozen drink (brrr!), Williamsburg’s restaurants are ready with ever-changing menus that reflect the season's flavors.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Not too long ago, the prospect of starting a career in the kitchen seemed like a dismal one. Just five years ago, COVID shut down the world, exposing the cracks in the restaurant industry and shuttering thousands of businesses, many of which stayed closed for good. However, those with culinary aspirations still found a way not just to survive, but to redefine what dining could be—one that fosters collaboration, community and puts purpose on the plate.I am proud to report that the next generation of chefs is continuing that ethos forward. Today, we announce Time Out’s Best Young Chefs. Our new class of culinarians is not just cooking good food; they are cooking food with impact. Our New York class of chefs is pushing the industry forward in their own ways, from exploring the boundaries of Indian cuisine to spearheading vegan food to feeding their community one bread loaf at a time. Join us in tipping our hats to the future of food—which looks highly promising in the hands of these incredible young chefs.

Imagine a town so certain of its pizza superiority that its denizens seem to go to pieces when politicians dare to dine with knives and forks, its highest ranking officials take to social media to battle the matter and some ascribe mystical powers to the local tap water that helps form the dough. That’s Pizza Town, baby, less commonly known as New York City.  And it's true; NYC does have the best pizza in the country. We root for other locales to come in second and third, but the number one spot is and always has been reserved for these five boroughs that form one perfect whole. It's available almost everywhere, made to suit every taste and style, and there probably is something to that whole water deal. Call it a pie, a slice or just plain dinner, this is the best pizza in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC October 23, 2025: This summer alone, I spent three hours waiting just for a taste of some of New York's finest pizzas. Not exactly the idea of a fun activity, but at least the road was paved in flour and sauce. But with the plethora of pizzas within a stone's throw of any city block—New York's pizzerias hit around the 2,000 range—most of my time was luckily spent sans the wait, as I toured slice shops and sit-down pizzerias, carb loading in earnest to get a better idea of our scene. As a result, two new eateries were added to the list: Carroll Gardens' F&F Restaurant and Bar for its clam pies and cozy atmosphere; and the subway hotspot for pizza,

Founded in 2011, Puppetsburg is a female artist-owned and operated company that has hosted fun, culturally relevant puppet shows for kids of all ages. And now, their interactive show is coming to Dumbo.  On Sunday, December 7, and Friday, December 19, Puppetsburg will be hosting two free shows at Time Out Market New York, Dumbo. The 45-minute shows will surely entertain your little one with dancing, instruments and bubble time. Kids can even play dress up and get one-on-one time with their cast of handmade puppets, including their "celebrity" puppets like Greta Thunberg, Frida Kahlo and Bob Dylan. More than just a fun time, the show regularly explores concepts suitable for children, such as counting, simple vocabulary and hygiene. Puppetsburg is a uniquely contemporary puppet show that is entertaining for infants, toddlers and parents alike. Tickets are free and are only required for kids and adults. Only one adult per child, please.

Lined with high-end boutiques and designer stores, Fifth Avenue is the classy stretch of an otherwise chaotic midtown. But the historic strip isn’t all about frivolous shopping sprees—it’s also littered not only with shiny cultural institutions (the Rockefeller Centre, St Patrick’s Cathedral, New York Public Library) as well as wonderfully extravagant hotels like Andaz 5th Avenue.  Established in 2010, the Andaz 5th Avenue adds to the gilded luxury of the street with loft-like rooms, modernist touches and a splash of art to tie it all together. Its central location is the perfect find if you are looking to upgrade your New York experience, particularly if your travels take you to midtown. Why stay at Andaz 5th Avenue? You can’t really beat this place’s location. Andaz 5th Avenue sits just steps away from attractions that even New Yorkers actually visit, and trains are super accessible from Bryant Park subway (just one block away) and Grand Central Terminal (one of the city’s largest transit hubs).  The hotel is a highly recommended find to those traveling during the winter months, as the glitz of 5th Avenue paired with the sparkle of Bryant Park’s seasonal offerings makes for a holiday to remember. What are the rooms like at Andaz 5th Avenue? The hotel houses 184 rooms, with a mix of studios and two-bedroom stays: 47 of these rooms are dedicated to spacious suites, fashioned with kitchenettes and terraces.  Staying in the One Bedroom Terrace Suite for the evening, I felt like

If you’re tuned into bar culture, you may already know Juliette Larrouy and Moe Aljaff. The two self-proclaimed schmucks made their name at Two Schmucks, the award-winning, five-starred dive bar in Barcelona. After citing professional differences, the team disbanded—but fate had other plans. These two schmucks came stateside with keys to a space in the East Village. Marked by teaser pop-ups and marred by construction delays, schmuck. became one of our most highly anticipated openings in 2024… and 2025. But it seems the build-up paid off: Almost a year after opening, lines continue to stretch down 1st Ave every night. Much less punk than its predecessor, schmuck.'s front room reads like your most artistic friend's gussied-up lounge, with handsome leather seating, a commanding steel bar and a blue-tiled corner room that somehow gives spa. Cool kids pull up a chair and chat over highballs bursting with tomato sweetness (Bread with Tomatoes) and peanutty tipples that hum with a chili-oil spiked heat (Larb Gai). But it’s a popular hang, and showing up without a reservation will almost certainly mean a wait. Luckily, the back room is ready for all. The walk-in back bar is designed to feel like the natural gathering hub of any house party: the kitchen. The cocktails are just as thoughtful, though the massive wooden table in the center tends to squeeze people into corners if they don’t snag one of the few seats. Still, no matter how laid-back the vibe, these schmucks will take care o

Pitt's is here to make us all believe in whimsy again. The follow-up from chef Jeremy Salamon, Pitt's brings a dose of levity to the dinner table, charming us with home-cooked meals served in a space that looks, feels and tastes like grandma’s (if grandma gets down with pickly things and bone marrow butters). And that fluffy pancake soufflé alone gives us—and you—every reason to make the trip to Red Hook. The vibe: Pitt's feels like you’ve just arrived at grandma’s house, and she has definitely prepared for your visit. The good china is out, much of it proudly displayed on the walls (all of it from Salamon's grandmother, Arlene). Animal figurines—duck lamps, rooster statues in chef’s hats—play peekaboo at the counter, behind the bar and even in the bathroom. And the glass light fixtures overhead near the front look like they’ve been lifted straight from your nicest Applebee’s, though don’t count on Grandma to tell you how she got them. But there’s a youthful streak here, too—almost as if the grandkids moved in a few months ago, bringing their speakers, cool synth beats and white paper overlays so they can doodle without ruining her good linens. The food: Salamon spent several summers visiting his grandparents in North Carolina, and he's brought those memories here. Peanuts bob and fry in duck fat, while fried saltines—fried simply in oil—arrive married to a creamy, Gouda-y pimento cheese. The Southern staple of meatloaf is very much an option, but instead of an overcooked hoc

We've already rounded up plenty of Hanukkah events, so you can celebrate all eight nights. But if you are looking for something extra special to usher in the festival of lights with the family, we have just the thing.  On December 15, celebrate the second night of Hanukkah at Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, alongside the Chabad of Dumbo, which will be at the market, bringing a little something for everyone to enjoy. Come for the menorah lighting and stay for the live entertainment, face painting, Chanukah crafts, dreidel games, gelt and giveaways. The event is free and open to the public and all are welcome. Learn more here.

Since 2009, Creatively Wild Arts Studio (CWAS) has helped fuel the makers among us, hosting hands-on art classes for kids, teens and adults, as well as camps, birthday parties and special workshops. The creative team behind the studio is inviting all to get wild and in the holiday spirit. As part of Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, Holiday Craft Night Series, on December 10, Creatively Wild is hosting a kid-friendly 3D Picture Frame workshop. You and your kiddo can create a winter- or holiday-themed 3D picture frame, perfect for gifts or keepsakes. Instructors will be on-site, teaching you painting techniques and decorative collage methods to make your frame festive and unique as you desire, with snowflake patterns, holly, and winter trees and bright holiday accents. Kids will leave with a frame that’s sure to be a one-of-a-kind holiday treasure.  Tickets are $40 and include entry for one child and an accompanying adult. Tickets include one frame and all art materials. Suggested ages for participation are four and up, and children must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times during the event. Register here. 

Since 2009, Creatively Wild Arts Studio (CWAS) has helped fuel the makers among us, hosting hands-on art classes for kids, teens and adults, as well as camps, birthday parties and special workshops. Sure to get you in the holiday spirit, the creative team behind the studio are inviting all to get wild! As the final night of our Holiday Craft Night Series at Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, on December 17, Creative Wild is inviting you and the whole family to a kid-friendly watercolor paint night. Using the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges as the muse, instructors will guide students through hands-on watercolor class. As they create, instructors will provide lessons on washes, layering and fine brush details, all to help your artistically-inclined kiddo to create a magical winter mood. All Picasso's will go home with a framed winter masterpiece, making for a perfect keepsake or gift for that special someone.  Tickets are $40 per craft, and provides entry for one child and accompanying caregiver. All materials—paper, palettes, brushes and a mounting surface—are included in the ticket price. Suggested ages for participation are eight and up, and children must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times during the event. Register here.

Spread Love Brooklyn's mission is a simple one: create a kinder city for all. Since 2022, the mutual aid organization has supplied the community in various ways, hosting food drives for food-insecure families, toy and back-to-school drives for children and clothing drives to welcome incoming asylum seekers. Starting now, Spread Love Brooklyn is hosting a clothing drive all holiday season long.   Starting Monday, November 24, to Friday, December 26, Spread Love Brooklyn is hosting a clothing drive at Time Out Market New York, Dumbo. Guests can drop off their new or gently-used* winter coats and accessories for neighbors in need at designated drop boxes located on the Market's First and Fifth floors. Think men’s, women’s and children’s jackets (puffy, no dress coats), hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for all ages and sizes. At the end of December, the organization will distribute the donations to community members in need. So help the organization by spreading love this season, the Brooklyn way.  *Donations must be washed and free of rips, stains and other visible damage.

The Service Collective is Brooklyn's only organization dedicated to fostering youth community engagement through volunteer service. This holiday season, the nonprofit is inviting all to spread cheer with acts of service. On December 1, The Service Collection will be popping up at Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, for an evening of giving back. In support of Vinegar Hill Food Pantry’s Giving Tree at the DUMBO Tree Lighting, participants will be creating heartfelt holiday cards and ornaments for homebound seniors at Heights and Hills, a program that promotes successful aging in Brooklyn. All ages are welcome to participate (ages 13-plus may come without a guardian). For even more holiday cheer, the market is also hosting a clothing drive (from November 24 to December 26) in conjunction with Spread Love Brooklyn. Entry is free; the only ask is to bring nonperishable foods to donate to Vinegar Hill Food Pantry. Participants will to finish registration via The Service Collective's website. 

Doughnuttery has been delighting doughnut lovers with hot, fresh, uniquely sugared mini creations—which are paired with exciting dips and glazes—since 2012. And just in time for the holidays, the mini-dessert shop is hosting a creative class where doughnuts are the star.  On December 8, Doughnuttery will be hosting a festive doughnut-decorating class. Starting with a behind-the-scenes look at the doughnut-making process, the Doughnuttery staff will show off some creative creations to get the holiday juices flowing. With a table full of glazes and toppings before them, attendees will be given free rein to decorate their maker box of 25 plain mini doughnuts as festive as they want. At the end of the workshop, participants can walk around to admire everyone’s holiday treats before devouring (or taking home) their own creations. The doughnut class will be held on Monday, December 8, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Tickets are priced at $45 per person and include a take-home box of doughnuts. Register now before this event sells out. 

Thinking of ways to entertain the little ones this holiday? Come to Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, for a night of colorful crafting.  On December 3, the Dumbo market is hosting a Kids’ Holiday Craft Night Series. Led by Creatively Wild Art Studio, the hands-on family workshop invites little ones to decorate their own festive holiday ornament or menorah. Creatively Wild instructors will guide your kiddos through layering colors, brush stroke techniques and experimenting with textures so each piece is uniquely theirs. All art supplies—including paints, brushes and decorating tools—will be provided. All participants will leave with a festive decoration ready to display or give as a personalized gift.  Tickets are $40 per person and include entry for one child and one caregiver. The class is kid-friendly; the suggested age is 4 years and up. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times during the event. Register here.

Kids will have a blast at this free holiday concert.   Macaroni KID Brooklyn NW has teamed up with Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, to present another free concert with the one and only Suzi Shelton on Sunday, December 14th. With over a decade of experience, Shelton creates music that inspires children to sing, dance and explore. Using props like books and egg shakers, plus appearances from her special friends, Grey Squirrel and Cinnamon Bear, these concerts will have your little ones dancing, clapping and singing along with a kids' entertainment superstar. For even more fun, Macaroni Kid Brooklyn will provide free temporary tattoos.  And, to start the day on the right note, you can order food and drinks right to the fifth floor. Breakfast options include Clinton St Baking Company, Doughnuttery, Ess-A-Bagel, Settepani and Drugstore. So head out to Time Out Market with your kids and make a day of it! The concert is free and open to the public. Doors open at 10am and the show starts at 10:15am. Designated stroller parking will be provided upon entry. Register for your free spot here.

The pressure to do all the holiday things is in full force this year. Even now, I am in at least three different group chats regarding Christmas light sightings, price checking seats for a Rockettes show and finding the best holiday bar for a bit of cheer. If you, too, are feeling overwhelmed by it all, we've just rounded up a festive lineup of events, from family-friendly ones to whiskey tastings. Even better? It is all going down in one place. Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, is setting out to be the place to be this holiday season. Next to 19 amazing food vendors and three stellar bars, our Market is playing holiday host this year, offering hands-on doughnut-decorating classes and pop-up shopping for the season. Here are 11 ways to celebrate the holidays at our Dumbo market. Looking to give back? Donate your clothes at our Winter Clothing Drive. Here’s a simple way to give back this season. From now until Friday, December 26, Spread Love Brooklyn is hosting a clothing drive at Time Out Market New York, Dumbo. Guests can drop off their new or gently used winter coats and accessories at designated drop boxes located on the Market's first and fifth floors. Think men’s, women’s and children’s jackets (puffy, no dress coats), hats, gloves, mittens and scarves. At the end of December, the organization will distribute the donations to community members in need. Learn more here.  Photograph: Stephen Yang In need of holiday shopping? Check out FAD Market. The race to finish your

The last sip of a margarita usually signals one of two things: another round or the check. What's better than another cocktail? The Saltair, and it’s found at Bar Contra. If the name sounds familiar, it should—Bar Contra is an evolution of Contra, the once-accessible, no-frills tasting restaurant from chefs Fabián von Hauske-Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone. While it consistently wowed the Lower East Side for nearly a decade, the duo closed shop in October 2023. Thankfully, they kept the keys and promised to adapt the space into something entirely new. That "something new" became Bar Contra, a casual but experimental cocktail bar paired with the high-end snacks Hauske-Valtierra and Stone are known for. To execute the drinks, the twosome became a threesome with the addition of Dave Arnold, a multi-hyphenate talent whose résumé includes founding the Museum of Food and Drink and owning some of New York’s favorite bygone bars, including Booker & Dax and Existing Conditions. RECOMMENDED: This buzzy Lower Manhattan street was just named one of the coolest in the world Arnold’s influence is quite clear: Bar Contra leans into gastronomy as bartenders chill glasses with a swirl of liquid nitrogen and clarify drinks via centrifuge. It’s this creative approach to cocktails and an eccentric assortment of small plates that earned the bar a spot on this year’s Best Bars in North America. The Saltair, billed as a refreshing albeit “supremely salty” tipple, also generated its share of buzz. Bu

When you finally sneak away for that lunchtime break, you only have time for so much. Standing in line? Jostling at the counter with couriers? Waiting behind that indecisive person who just can’t make up their mind? Ain’t nobody got time for that. That’s why at Time Out Market New York, Union Square, we’ve made getting you to your food that much easier.    And how have we done that? With the Taste Time Out app, of course. Available on the Apple Store, the Taste Time Out app makes it easy to thumb through hundreds of dishes at the marketplace, from top-notch burgers to Caribbean patties, cooked fresh from our talented line-up of chefs. All you have to do is scroll and select what fits your fancy, choose dine-in or to go and place your order in a snap. Plus, you can link your debit and credit cards so you can pay with a click. But more than just for ease of ordering, our app has plenty of perks for the taking. That’s right—joining our app enrolls you in our Taste Time Out loyalty program, giving you access to discounts, exclusive offers and, the best perk of them all, free food. Here’s what being a loyal member can get you: Photograph: Courtesy of Time Out Union Square| Time Out New York, Union Square Becoming a loyal fan gets you access to secret menu items… Some of New York’s best dishes aren’t found on menus. Several of our vendors have hush-hush menu items—think secret sandwiches from Paninoteca by Anthony, a spicy starter from Kam Rai Thai and a rotating market fresh cre

New York has no shortage of Italian restaurants, some the brainchild of European immigrants and others offerings more modern takes on the cuisine (omakase pasta menu! Negroni jello shots!). Geographically, the eateries run the gamut as well. While searching for the best Italian restaurants in town, we scoured the streets of Little Italy, took over white tablecloth destinations in SoHo and pulled up chairs at red-checkered joints in Queens. The result? A list of delectable institutions that are sure to please your friends and nonna alike—starting with Roscioli NYC in SoHo, our pick for the best Italian restaurant in town right now. The only location to exist outside of Rome, this Roscioli follows the creed of the creator: "great ingredients from the deli make for a great meal." The staff clearly takes the words to heart: the ground-level space functions as part dining room, part delicatessen. There's just something about eating cheese sliced from “unusual rinds” and noshing on translucent strips of prosciutto, likely cut from the cured hog’s leg that graces the counter. It all feels just right.  Photography courtesy of Borgo| Timballo di Anelletti Andrew Tarlow’s Borgo easily took spot number two in our ranking. Even though the restaurant turned one just a few months ago, something about Borgo feels like it has been here before. Could it be its location? Where the beloved I Trulli once was? Or is it Tarlow's ability to warm up the place with flickering candles, a functional

With Corima, Fidel Caballero’s progressive look on Mexican food has certainly made an impact. Just shy of the two-year mark, the restaurant has been recognized as a semifinalist from the James Beard Foundation, was listed as one of Bon Appétit’s best new restaurants and received a Michelin star. A dish that’s received much of the buzz? Caballero’s flour and sourdough-tinged tortillas. Now, the same team is opening a day-to-night concept with Caballero's griddled and chewy tortillas at the forefront.   This Thursday, the Corima team will unveil Vato at 226 7th Avenue in Park Slope. The name, which translates to “homie,” is quite fitting as the venture is an effort from four lifelong friends: Caballero and his wife, Sofia Ostos, alongside his childhood friends, Paco and Erica Alonso. Leaning on their shared upbringing straddling the border of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Vato will function as a tortilleria and bakery by day, and a full-service restaurant by night.  Photograph: Courtesy of Paco Alonso| Pecan Tart with piloncillo custard and vanilla chantilly Caballero’s tortillas will be on full display, cooked fresh and sold by the pack. But if you visit in the morning, you will find them fashioned into Chihuahua-style burritos that are available in three different types: the pollo en mole, the verde with braised pork shoulder and the burnt ends egg and cheese, a nod to their Texas roots with hickory-mesquite smoked barbecued and soft scrambled eggs. Pastry che

If you happen to get José María “Chema” Dondé Rangel talking about mezcal, be prepared to strap in for the ride. A study of the spirit for 17 years, Rangel can easily speak through the tasting notes and terroir of one bottle while telling the tale of a family rift that spawned two competing brands. He's used his expertise wisely over the years, tending bar at Cosme, Claro and Maison Premiere and launching Panorama Mezcal, where he champions Mexican-derived spirits through education and events. Recently, he put his knowledge to good use, stocking one of the Financial District’s newest bars with mezcals, tequilas and agaves, 400 bottles deep.  Photograph: Courtesy of Lizzie Monroe| Beverage Manager José María “Chema” Dondé Rangel You can find this spirited collection at Mexi located right off New York’s historic cobblestoned street at 57 Stone Street. If the name sounds familiar, that's because this is the second location of Mexi, the original having debuted in Williamsburg back in 2023. While the latest locale is much smaller compared to its older sister, the central focus is all the same: telling the stories of agave.  Housed in a landmark building dating back to the 1600s, the newest Mexi takes inspiration from the colonial homes of Mérida, Yucatán. Patterned tiles line the walls and the bar, while commissioned artwork nods to Catholic iconography. Mezcal and tequila double as decor as wrought iron gates partition off a rows of illuminated bottles. But the best place to v

Exclusivity is enough to get New Yorkers going. A one-day-only sneaker sale? You’ll soon find lines around the block. A free concert, even of the Shakespeare variety? Expect queues that start the night before. And when it comes to scouring for the best food, especially when the clock is ticking, New Yorkers are ready to go the distance for the chance to indulge in limited-edition smoothies or Wagyu burgers. That is all to say: expect a ton of traffic when visiting James Beard Award-winning chef Chintan Pandya's eatery Kebabwala at Time Out Market New York, Union Square, where he serves his famous nalli biryani dish, a tender, slow-cooked lamb, only twice a day. While the Indian street food spot leans more into his fast casual arm, Pandya spares no step when it comes to the nalli biryani, infusing each dish with layer upon layer of spices.   “It’s a traditional dum-style biryani, layered with close to sixteen components, from marinated chicken to the rice, fried onions, herbs, ghee and saffron milk,” says Pandya. Trading out lamb, Pandya uses bone-in leg and chicken thigh pieces for his biryani at the market because “they hold up beautifully during the slow cooking and release their flavor into the rice.”  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kebabwala (@kebabwala) To ensure that the steam does its job in the cooking process, Pandya seals each bowl with a ring of dough that “traps all the aroma and moisture.” While he admits this process takes time,

As of this writing, we are still in the middle of a government shutdown, officially one of the longest shutdowns in history. The government shutdown has affected the pay of federal workers, exempted government employees and military members. It has also effected safety net programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food purchasing assistance to low and no-income individuals in families. Over 42 million Americans participate in SNAP, and over three million of those recipients reside right here in New York.  On October 30, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, committing an additional $65 million in new State funds for “emergency food assistance that will reinforce New York’s network of vital food bank and pantry partners and provide about 40 million meals to hungry New Yorkers.” This funding will be allocated to food banks, pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. On Friday, November 7, Hochul directed state agencies to fully fund SNAP benefits, even as the Trump administration has continued to push back on issuing full payments. As of this week, some New Yorkers have received funding, even as the future of the federal food aid fund hangs in the balance. In the interim, restaurants in our local community have stepped up to help.  Several restaurants around New York are providing free food for members of the community and hosting food drives in order to fill the gap. Below is a running list of local eateries that are providi

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica this past Tuesday as a Category 5 storm, one of the strongest storms to hit the area on record. The storm has already battered Jamaica and Haiti, is on a path to Cuba, and is currently clocking in at 130mph winds. As of this writing, the islands that have been hit are reporting loss of power, severe flash flooding and violent winds and the death toll has already started to rise. As a preemptive measure, the U.S. and other global powers are preparing to send aid. Seeing as how our city is home to the most diverse Caribbean-American community outside of the West Indies, many local New Yorkers are already banding together to raise funds for immediate relief and future recovery. Our market hall in Union Square is also jumping in to help.   Photograph: Courtesy of Noah FecksThe Duppy cocktail Time Out Market New York, Union Square, is raising funds for Hurricane Melissa disaster relief. From Wednesday, October 29 until Sunday, November 2nd, Kwame Onwuachi’s Caribbean restaurant, Patty Palace, will be donating all proceeds of its patty sales to the cause. This includes all variations on the menu, from the Curry Chicken Patty to the Jerk Mushroom Patty. As for drinks, the Time Out Market Bar is also stepping into help. Sales of the Red Stripe beer ($5) and The Duppy cocktail ($13)—a blend of Myers’s Dark rum, melon, blood orange, lime and cinnamon—will be put toward relief efforts. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cros

Adding to our list of things New York excels at—pizzas and bagels easily come to mind—the humble burger is most certainly on the docket. From the smashed burgers that started a craze to the high-end and dry-aged variety, our burger scene has everything to cull any carnivorous craving. Over the course of the past few months, we sank our teeth into everything double-stacked, greasy and gooey, just to find the best in the city. One slightly elevated cholesterol reading later, we think we’ve found the city’s best burger. This year, we are giving the title of top NYC burger to Deux Luxe. Landing in SoHo this past May, the restaurant from sister duo Carrie and Charlotte Denoyer is an offshoot of Westchester eatery Café Deux. But, this time, the sisters honed in on their claim to fame: their Wagyu burger. A creation that earned the title of "Best Wagyu Burger in Westchester,” from Westchester Magazine, the dish is stacked high with two Wagyu patties so juice that you'll have to deal with some spillage at every bite. Each patty is layered with a slap of American cheese and an aioli heavy on the garlic. All the extras: lettuce, tomatoes and onions are not needed or even wanted. It is a straightforward, meaty find that we think would be Ron Swanson-approved. Second on the list is Crane Club’s eponymously named burger, the Crane Club Burger. Could its appeal also rest on the difficulty involved in securing one? Perhaps. Only twelve of these are made each night, available at the restaur

This week, we proudly announced Time Out New York's 2025 class of Best Young Chefs, featuring three chefs that dish out top-notch food and are committed to excellence: Haley Duren of Cadence, Rasika Venkatesa of Mythily and Tony Yarema of Bakery By Textbook.  Given their pro status, we absolutely had to ask the chefs about their go-to eats around New York, from top restaurants to their favorite brunch spots and must-mention hidden gems. Read what they had to say: RECOMMENDED: Time Out’s Best Young Chefs in New York City right now What is your favorite go-to spot in the city?  Pastor taco at Taqueria RamirezTaqueria Ramirez “I like everything from grabbing tacos at Taqueria Ramirez to getting Semma’s masala dosa. Place des Fetes' well-executed menu hits a variety of flavor profiles that I also have been loving lately.”—Rasika Venkatesa “My favorite go-to spot in the city is either Spicy Moon (I went there last night for dinner) or any of the Overthrow [Hospitality] locations like Soda Club or Al Andalus. I visit them often because I genuinely enjoy the food in the company!”—Haley Duren  “Himalayan Yak in Jackson Heights. They have the best momo in NYC, and the platters are great. I usually get the vegetarian one—they keep refilling your dal and sides as you eat, just like in Nepal."—Tony Yarema Photograph: Laura Murray What is your favorite brunch spot? “I love Win Son Bakery in Brooklyn for an early bite. Their soy milk is to die for.”—Duren “I haven’t had the chance to g

New Yorkers' love for pizza is certainly something to be studied—which is exactly what I did throughout the summer, while visiting all types of slice shops, sit-down pizzerias and even waiting on line for over an hour just to get my name on the list at one joint, all in an effort to update our list of best pizzerias in NYC.  After many street-side slices and candlelight dinners starring pizza, we found a single offering that rose above the rest: Mama’s Too. You see, the Upper West Side and West Village pizzeria from Frank Tuttolomondo doesn’t necessarily adhere to any labels. Sure, the triangle slice is close to a New York slice, it has the ability to fold with ease yet still retains that telltale crispness. The square versions easily draw similarities to  Detroit slices, with their sharp caramelized edges that encase a puffed-up center of dough. But, however you want to slice it (see what we did there?), we call it seriously good. Because what seals the deal for us is how Tuttolomondo tops his pies. The Angry Nonna is a solid trifecta of hot soppressata, Calabrian chili oil and hot honey. But one bite of the Cacio E Pepe with its creamy base of marscapone, aged mozz and a literal shower of Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano ranked in the life-changing category.    Photograph: Courtesy L'Industrie/Emerald Layne A close second on the list is the one and only L’Industrie Pizzeria. Regardless of its 2017 opening date, both of Massimo Laveglia’s shops draw steady single-f